Barbara Jean Cunningham, the oldest child of Alfred Pierson and Louise Lindsey, was born on August 19,

1929 in San Antonio, Texas. Around the age of 3, Barbara and her mother relocated to San Diego,
California, where she completed her education.
Barbara married Bennie Leonard Grant, Jr. on November 27, 1946. This 16 year union produced two
sons and one daughter, Gene Leonard Grant, Robert Alvin Grant and Barbara Louise Grant. In 1965 she
married L. C. Anthony. In May 2014 L. C. was called home to be with the Lord.
Barbara Jean had many professions during her long work history. Just to name a few, she worked many
retail jobs; she also worked in a sewing factory; at Major’s BBQ (a popular San Diego local eatery); as a
nurse’s aide and as an elementary school food service worker. Her longest working experience, though,
was as a sorter of mail at the Post Office.
Barbara was a great seamstress, she was a “handy woman” and in later years Barbara became proficient
at using her personal computer. From an early age Barbara was an avid reader- so much so that as a
child she would sneak to read books underneath a blanket with a flashlight!
Barbara loved her family deeply. Seeing all of the grandchildren was one of her biggest joys.
On September 29, 2024, Barbara was called home to be with the Lord. Her husband, L. C. Anthony
preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memory her children Gene L. Grant (wife Irene), Robert
A. Grant (wife Kathy), Barbara L. Grant , and Antoinette Strong, 10 siblings, grandchildren Flora, Daylon,
Alvin, Kyra, and Bryce, Harry, 14 great-grandchildren, 20 great-great grandchildren and 1 great-great-
great grandchild and a host of friends that will deeply miss her.

They told me of a home on the other side.
Where I'll cry no more,only joy everlasting when I reach the other shore. In that place there is rest for the weary...in that place of happiness forevermore.....